Nancy Nina Hwang

• Co-founded BIRDHOUSE, a multidisciplinary art and wellness space focused on community and inclusive programming.
• Designed and facilitated creative workshops, cultural nights, and healing arts events tailored to families, artists, and community members.
• Approached opportunities, emphasizing an attuned practice to foster safety, connection, and inclusivity.
• Built partnerships with educators, local leaders, and cultural workers to create collaborative events centered around mental health and creative expression.
• Leading Birdhouse's long-term strategic plan toward nonprofit and B Corp development.
• Founded BIRDHOUSE, a multidisciplinary art and wellness space focused on family-friendly, inclusive programming.

• Established JANE as co-founder and partner, positioning it as a female-owned, diverse supplier in boutique creative production with a commitment to artist-forward integrity and vision.
• Pivotal in establishing talent and operational infrastructure essential for securing million-dollar-plus 3D animation and VFX projects
• Initiated and optimized location-specific operations, enabling leadership in work-from-home strategies during pandemic with unwavering commitment to quality
• Established strategic alliances with respected brands, clients, vendors, and artists to broaden network of opportunities and creative talent.
• Managed high-profile animated and live-action campaigns, proficiently shaping creative strategy and controlling budget management while facilitating timely delivery of outstanding, influential content.
• Expanded vibrant new business offerings in design, animation, and live-action projects, allowing us to stay flexible, productive, and successful during a pivotal time during the pandemic.
• Advanced business through multiple transition periods to maximize efficiency, profitability, and scalability with future demands.
• Notable campaigns include:

- Netflix Is A Joke campaign with Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Ellen DeGeneres, and Chris Rock. Directed by Neal Brennan, this ad launched during the Emmy's as part of a campaign that launched Netflix's new stand-up specials.

- NFL x Oakey Times Square Takeover campaign, which included a completely immersive audio-visual experience that wrapped around the viewer in 360 degrees.

• Worked on key VFX shots of Christian Bale's face as Dick Cheney.
• Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion according to quality standards.
• Communicated effectively with clients throughout entire production cycle providing updates on progress as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.

• Orchestrated the creation and execution of global campaigns across animation, live action, and VFX, guiding diverse teams of 50+ in domestic and international studios.
• Steered complex project lifecycles and high-value productions for industry titans like Nike, Apple, Disney, and Coca-Cola, ensuring streamlined workflows and uncompromising adherence to creative excellence.
• Identified potential risks associated with each project and developed contingency plans accordingly.
• Nurtured a dynamic and positive work environment, skillfully mediating conflict, and uplifting team spirit in deadline-driven, fast-paced scenarios.

• Synthesized creative ideas into finished products by directing cross-functional teams throughout all production stages, achieving high-quality commercial animations that adhered to set timelines and budgets.
• Nurtured collaborative partnerships with clients, ensuring the execution of visionary concepts at each production stage with precision and flair.
• Organized production schedules, budgets, and staff rosters to ensure efficient operations.
• Identified potential risks associated with each project and developed contingency plans accordingly.
• Supervised team of creative and diverse individuals across varied job titles and professional delivering consistent feedback and positive reinforcement to maximize performance.
• Developed quality assurance initiatives to foster adherence to artistic and technical standards.
• Cultivated fun, inclusive and professional studio culture.

• Championed creative ideation and execution for large-scale animation and VFX campaigns, ensuring that team objectives harmonized with operational frameworks to deliver award-winning projects.
• Directed studio operations with attention to detail, maintaining exceptional creative standards while infusing innovation from concept to final delivery.
• Organized production schedules, budgets, and staff rosters to ensure efficient operations.
• Conducted meetings to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
• Managed crisis situations, resolving issues promptly to minimize impact on production.
• Provided mentorship and guidance to junior production staff, fostering professional growth.

• Orchestrated collaboration among cross-functional teams throughout the production process, enhancing the success of global campaigns through deep integration of workflows.
• Directed award-winning visual effects and animation projects, focusing on enlivening audience engagement and crafting compelling narratives.
• Organized and attended pre-production meetings with key stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of productions.
• Communicated effectively with clients throughout entire production cycle providing updates on progress as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
• Collaborated with directors, writers, designers, cinematographers, editors and other creatives throughout production process.
• Managed production schedules, adjusting timelines and resources as necessary.

• Managed the full production lifecycle of national advertising campaigns, adeptly navigating agency protocols to surpass strategic objectives.
• Coordinated creatives, vendors, and broadcast logistics to deliver high-quality content that left a lasting impression on audiences.
• Supervised voiceover recording sessions ensuring quality audio recordings were achieved.
• Oversaw budgeting process for each project and ensured that costs stayed within allocated limits.
• Collaborated with writers to develop concepts for videos and ensure accuracy of information presented in the final product.
• Maintained communication with clients throughout the entire production process providing updates on progress made towards completion of projects.
• Managed post-production process including editing, audio mixing, color correction, graphics creation and animation workflows.
• Evaluated footage from various sources such as interviews and archival materials to select material appropriate for inclusion in each project.
• Reviewed completed projects before delivery ensuring that all technical specifications were met.